The most revealing votes at the United Nations are often the ones cast in silence. When the General Assembly convened on June 3 in New York to elect the next slate of non?permanent members to the Security Council, there was no dramatic denunciation of Berlin, no public reprimand, no veto and no visible rupture. However, […]
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Germany looking for World Cup redemption after successive early exits
The memories of two successive World Cup group-stage exits weigh heavily on the Germany team before another attempt at restoring lost pride. Surely it couldn´t happen again? Germany, the four-time world champion, has been on a quest for redemption since its ignoble exit from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar marked a new low for […]
Nato seeks details as US says it will pull about 5,000 troops from Germany
NATO said on Saturday it was working with the United States to understand Washington’s decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as a rift in transatlantic ties deepens over the Middle East war. The Pentagon’s announcement of the troop withdrawal follows a spat between US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who said […]
Germany, Italy block bid to suspend EU-Israel trade pact
Germany and Italy have blocked a bid to suspend a European Union trade pact with Israel. Spain, Slovenia and Ireland urged a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Tuesday to debate suspending the association agreement due to Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and violence in the occupied West Bank. However, opponents said the […]
Germany questions US-Israel strategy on Iran conflict
Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday that Berlin would have advised against the current US-Israel military approach toward Iran if it had been consulted, underscoring differences among Western allies. Addressing parliament, Merz stated that Germany shares the broader objective with the US and Israel of ensuring that Iran no longer poses a threat. […]
European Union condemns Israel’s new West Bank measures
ISTANBUL – The European Union and major European nations including France, Germany, the UK, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands condemned Israel’s recent decisions to strengthen its control over the occupied West Bank. Read More: 9 EU nations demand end to trade with Israeli settlements in west bank The Israeli security cabinet approved measures on Sunday that include repealing a law […]
Germany reinstates electric car subsidies to boost EV market
BERLIN: Germany on Monday reintroduced subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in a bid to accelerate the country’s transition to cleaner, less polluting cars, drawing praise from industry groups but criticism from environmentalists. Read More: Ford’s €4.4B lifeline: A bold move to save German operations Sales of EVs in Europe’s largest auto market have grown in recent years, […]
Pakistanis can now retain citizenship when applying for German nationality
BERLIN: Pakistan has completed the formalities required to finalise a dual nationality arrangement with Germany, allowing Pakistan-origin residents to retain their Pakistani citizenship while acquiring German nationality, the Pakistanis Embassy in Germany confirmed. Read More: Pakistan allows dual nationality with 22 countries under new law Under the new arrangement, Pakistanis applying for German citizenship will no longer be […]
Germany to take in 535 stranded Afghans promised refuge
BERLIN: The German government said on Thursday it would admit 535 Afghans who had previously been promised refuge in Germany but remain stranded in Pakistan. The announcement follows months of uncertainty for those caught between shifting political decisions and looming deportation deadlines. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt told the RND media network that Germany aims to […]
Merz: Territorial concessions proposal on Ukraine sent to Trump
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed Thursday that a proposal on territorial concessions Ukraine is willing to make in its war with Russia has been sent to US President Donald Trump. This followed a phone call between European leaders, including Merz, and Trump on Wednesday. The proposal mainly revolves around potential territorial compromises Ukraine is ready […]